Thermos Stainless King food jars and bottles recalled for stopper ejection injury hazard
What this means
Thermos food jars and bottles with certain model numbers can build up pressure when storing food or drinks for extended periods. When opened, the stopper may forcefully pop out and strike the user's face or eyes, causing serious cuts and injuries. Thermos has received 27 injury reports, including three cases of permanent vision loss.
- Check the bottom of your Thermos container for model numbers SK3000, SK3020, or SK3010 manufactured before July 2023
- Stop using the container immediately if you have one of these models
- Contact Thermos for a free replacement stopper (SK3000/SK3020) or full replacement bottle (SK3010)
- For SK3000/SK3020: dispose of the stopper and send Thermos a photo; for SK3010: return the bottle using a prepaid label
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The agency's original wording
If perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended period of time, the stopper can forcefully eject when opened, which can result in serious impact injury and laceration hazards to the consumer.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Food Jars and Bottles immediately and contact Thermos to receive a free replacement pressure relief stopper or replacement Bottle, depending on the model. For recalled 3000 and 3020 Food Jars, consumers will be asked to throw away the stopper and send a photo of the disposed stopper to Thermos. For recalled 3010 Bottles, consumers will be asked to return their recalled Bottle to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Thermos-Recalls-8-2-Million-Stainless-King-Food-Jars-and-Bottles-Due-to-Serious-Impact-Injury-and-Laceration-HazardsWant us to check the next one for you?
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